Find out how popular the last name Oyadomari is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Oyadomari.

Oyadomari, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Oyadomari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oyadomari in America

Oyadomari is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oyadomari surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Oyadomari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oyadomari to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Oyadomari

The surname Oyadomari originated in Japan, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Japanese words "oya," meaning parent or ancestor, and "domari," referring to a place of residence or settlement. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place where one's ancestors resided or settled.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Oyadomari name can be found in the historical documents of the Kamakura Shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1192 to 1333. These records mention an individual named Oyadomari Nobuyuki, who served as a samurai warrior during the late 13th century.

During the Edo period (1603-1867), the Oyadomari family established themselves as influential landowners in the region of Shikoku, one of the four main islands of Japan. Historical records from this period mention Oyadomari Masakatsu (1625-1697), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who governed the Uwajima Domain in present-day Ehime Prefecture.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Oyadomari Masaki (1758-1823) gained recognition as a scholar and poet. His literary works, which included haiku and waka poetry, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Japanese literature.

The Oyadomari name also has connections to the samurai tradition of Japan. One prominent figure was Oyadomari Takamori (1830-1868), a skilled swordsman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Boshin War, a civil conflict that marked the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule in 1868.

Another notable individual with the Oyadomari surname was Oyadomari Chikako (1892-1968), a pioneering writer and feminist activist. Her works, which explored themes of gender equality and social reform, were influential in shaping the discourse on women's rights in early 20th century Japan.

Throughout its history, the Oyadomari surname has been associated with various regions of Japan, including Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Kanto area around present-day Tokyo. While the name's origins can be traced back to the late 16th century, it is likely that the Oyadomari lineage has even deeper roots in the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oyadomari

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Oyadomari.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Oyadomari was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Oyadomari has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Oyadomari was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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